The Second Chance

October 4, 2016

By Anonymous, Conneautville, PA

Image Credit: Alina L., Holland Patent, NY

I look down my failing feet, barely carrying me to the bed Failing hands that will never know the feel of a break Failing mind that never stop calculating Failing eyes that will never see a lovers face I lay down, knowing I will never stand again, and sleep

when I wake, I stand up wondering in marvel as my renewed feet carry me away I walk thankful for the second chance, a opportunity to start anew looking around, everything undone ready for me I look out to grasp the world

when I reach the world before me fades each opportunity backing away leaving a hole in the world i have created I reach the end every light gone out every chance missed

I look back down to my feet laying useless before me knowing they will never carry me to a second chance

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